Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That is a good deal. Congrats. The front bumper cover is about 700 from mercedes. I have one of the cheap ones from Latvia sitting around if I would sell cheap. Dont back into anything. The rear impact strip is nla and no aftermarket parts here that I could find. Factory CD changer is mint! I ma

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 173, Issue 160

2020-04-24 Thread Ronald Courcy via Mercedes
Re shipping cost Ohio to Florida Don who did you use to contract for shipping the w420e from Ohio to Florida? I had a w123cd shipped from Ohio to Rhode Island a few months ago at a cost of $600. Thanks Ron Courcy From: Mercedes on behalf of mercedes-requ...@okie

Re: [MBZ] This is what you have to look forward to in 15-20 years when all the 124s and 210s are gone

2020-04-24 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I had the hood up on the Sprinter today. It also has plastic covers of various sizes and shapes, under which I’m sure lies a 3.0l V6 Diesel engine. Everyone who has driven her says that she is very easy to drive and does very well on the road. My niece said that the cabin is designed much more e

Re: [MBZ] This is what you have to look forward to in 15-20 years when all the 124s and 210s are gone

2020-04-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Doubtful they'll last that long. Too much plastic, too much is unrepairable, or cost of repairs quickly exceeds value of vehicle. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kaleb

2020-04-24 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
Happy Birthday Kaleb On 4/24/2020 07:43, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It’s Okie-boy’s birthday! I wonder if he’ll get a cake with a pile of cars on top? Hee. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] This is what you have to look forward to in 15-20 years when all the 124s and 210s are gone

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is what your new MB's look like under the hood. On 4/24/2020 9:17 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Is that some gay fwd toy? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2020, at 5:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:  Sent from my iPhone___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] This is what you have to look forward to in 15-20 years when all the 124s and 210s are gone

2020-04-24 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Is that some gay fwd toy? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 5:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > > > > Sent from my iPhone___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscr

[MBZ] Needs a hood, fender, bumper cover, light

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Worth messing with if its cheap? https://www.copart.com/lot/42792509 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_oki

Re: [MBZ] This is what you have to look forward to in 15-20 years when all the 124s and 210s are gone

2020-04-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Oh no Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 10:04 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It is like driving a rental Toyota or maybe a VW. > > On 4/24/2020 9:02 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > This month's Star did a review on these. Seem nimble, economical, &

Re: [MBZ] This is what you have to look forward to in 15-20 years when all the 124s and 210s are gone

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It is like driving a rental Toyota or maybe a VW. On 4/24/2020 9:02 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: This month's  Star did a review on these. Seem nimble, economical, & spacious.  Be interested in your review. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 5:01 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes mai

Re: [MBZ] This is what you have to look forward to in 15-20 years when all the 124s and 210s are gone

2020-04-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
This month's Star did a review on these. Seem nimble, economical, & spacious. Be interested in your review. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 5:01 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Robot Vacuums

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ok it was more then the Eufy. $449 on Scamazon with the vacuum base. It could be worth it, as it finds it's way back and empties itself. The base is also a vac so you really get two vacs. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S864GPW/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_8b5OEbBGK3DJB Anyway a bit more spendy to get bells an

Re: [MBZ] A cheap CDI

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
For awhile in Germany vandals were putting little fires under tires. In no time the whole car is gone. Clearly someone caught this one early. Maybe a brake stuck on. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 10:01 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Trunk > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes my brother had a,92 w140 400 badged with m119. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 7:34 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Giving more thought to this it makes sense. It was the same way (and > engine) with the W140s, too. This was about the time MB started messing > with ba

Re: [MBZ] OT: A little humor

2020-04-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s all why I’m glad I left MA and moved to places where constitutional freedom is important --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 8:09 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  Actually now that I think of it I've bought bullets from a couple suppliers. > You can't ship loaded a

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks! I hope so… -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 8:18 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Congratulations on your new acquisition! It sounds like it will be a fun one! > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > 2019 Sprinter 750 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen > 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildega

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Congratulations on your new acquisition! It sounds like it will be a fun one! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 2019 Sprinter 750 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der DoodleWagen 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard, new news yet Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 1:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wro

Re: [MBZ] OT: A little humor

2020-04-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Actually now that I think of it I've bought bullets from a couple suppliers. You can't ship loaded ammunition into MA but there is no restriction on components. Besides which I have the proper permit to own a gun and to buy powder. I can drive to Cabelas and buy components. I think I need my per

Re: [MBZ] OT: A little humor

2020-04-24 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Sounds like they need some education, or your other supplier does ... On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 6:53 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A moose once bit my sister. > Actually weirder than that. A few weeks ago I ordered some shotgun wads > from Ballistic Products. I got

[MBZ] OT: A little humor

2020-04-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
A moose once bit my sister. Actually weirder than that. A few weeks ago I ordered some shotgun wads from Ballistic Products. I got a confirmation of the order but no confirmation of shipping and then the order looked really weird, zero dollars billed. Anyway I waited a couple days and sent them

Re: [MBZ] June 1

2020-04-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Actually I might have the bullets sold. The lead in these isn't super useful to me for bullets as its usually pretty hard, muzzleloading wants pure lead. Could make weights for the loader tractor though. I was going to fill a 5 gallon bucket with concrete but a much smaller can of lead would be

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Giving more thought to this it makes sense. It was the same way (and engine) with the W140s, too. This was about the time MB started messing with badging, too. -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Both the 400e and e420 > Have the same 4.2L engine. > >

Re: [MBZ] June 1

2020-04-24 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Ah, melt the lead out, sell the copper! On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 12:40 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not roundball, these are hollow point jacketed bullets. > https://photos.app.goo.gl/KtJFLWtK5aRcmnoH7 > > > On Friday, April 24, 2020, 8:33:38 AM EDT, Mitchell

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Cool. Then my 400E was a sleeper. I never paid attention to the engine numbers. They’re probably both 112.974. -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Both the 400e and e420 > Have the same 4.2L engine. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 24, 2020, at 6

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Excellent. Probably 156mph, 250kph. That’s the limit on the 95 SL600. Deutsche gummit mandate. --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > In comparison, the 275k 1993 400E I had would do 130 mph before I chickened > out, with some pedal still l

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In comparison, the 275k 1993 400E I had would do 130 mph before I chickened out, with some pedal still left. This one will probably go just as fast, or up to 160 mph if it’s got the later brain box in it. The last of these they raised the limiter to 160 mph from something like 135 mph or thereab

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Both the 400e and e420 Have the same 4.2L engine. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 6:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Slightly better. 4.2 liters of displacement versus 4.0. Facelift model, > (94-95) so the last and best of the design and enhancements to the W124 > chas

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kaleb

2020-04-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
How nice. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 7:00 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 8:24 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > A pile of cars would be nice. Thanks! > > > > [image: image.p

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Slightly better. 4.2 liters of displacement versus 4.0. Facelift model, (94-95) so the last and best of the design and enhancements to the W124 chassis. Just loaded on the truck about 30 minutes ago. Should be here on Sunday or Monday. -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:15 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Me

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Strong work. Hella deal. Looks really nice. I don’t know how this compares to the 400E, power, torque etc. comparable? Better? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 4:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bought a 1995 E420 from a guy in Columbus, OH today. Shipper is picking

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Considering they’re currently selling for the second time a thrashed green 300E for big bucks, yes. We’ll see. -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 5:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > That's better. Surprisingly plush for an E class. Worth at least 7.5k on > BAT after you've had at it. > > On Fri, A

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's better. Surprisingly plush for an E class. Worth at least 7.5k on BAT after you've had at it. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 5:26 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Didja click on the link of “more photos here"? > > http://penoff.com/1995_E420_Photos.html > > -D > > >

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Didja click on the link of “more photos here"? http://penoff.com/1995_E420_Photos.html -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 5:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pictures here: > > http://penoff.com/1995_E420.html >

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks nice but Ionly saw the one photo. Any of the interior? On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 5:15 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pictures here: > > http://penoff.com/1995_E420.html > > -D > > > On Apr 24, 2020, at 4:54 PM, Andrew Strasfoge

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Pictures here: http://penoff.com/1995_E420.html -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 4:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Color scheme? > > On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 4:40 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Bought a 1995 E420 from a guy

Re: [MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Color scheme? On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 4:40 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bought a 1995 E420 from a guy in Columbus, OH today. Shipper is picking it > up this afternoon/evening, should be here by Sunday or Monday. > > Here are the details: > > 113k on the clock > > D

[MBZ] New Addition to Dan's Acres

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Bought a 1995 E420 from a guy in Columbus, OH today. Shipper is picking it up this afternoon/evening, should be here by Sunday or Monday. Here are the details: 113k on the clock Delivery (1995) to 2015 lived in South Florida Seller bought it in 2015, took it to Columbus, OH Kept in a heated gar

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well this is the loaner car while her old car is getting that brake thing replaced under warranty. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 2:08 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s what Tyleen wants really badly. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 24, 2020, at 1

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s what Tyleen wants really badly. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 11:55 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This car has these gaudy led lighting things all over the car that change > color like you are in some sort of night club. Really? > > Sent from my iP

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It probably doesn't have the aromizer like the S but you could get a coupla pine tree mirror hangers at the kwikstop to give you that benefit --FT On 4/24/20 2:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: This car has these gaudy led lighting things all over the car that change color like you ar

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kaleb

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Boy wonder no more. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 2:57 PM archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Happy Birthday!, Kaleb. > Gerry > > > It’s Okie-boy’s birthday! I wonder if he’ll get a cake with a pile of > cars on top? > > > > Hee. > > > > -D > > ___

Re: [MBZ] It has the grippiest tires imaginable

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's because it's the 4matic with the million mile engine. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 2:56 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/pts/d/georgetown-mercedes-benz-c240-4matic/7113261322.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kaleb

2020-04-24 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Happy Birthday!, Kaleb. Gerry > It’s Okie-boy’s birthday! I wonder if he’ll get a cake with a pile of cars on > top? > > Hee. > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change de

[MBZ] It has the grippiest tires imaginable

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/pts/d/georgetown-mercedes-benz-c240-4matic/7113261322.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This car has these gaudy led lighting things all over the car that change color like you are in some sort of night club. Really? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 1:40 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Already smashed the front air dam on the parking bumper. Strong work. >

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Already smashed the front air dam on the parking bumper.  Strong work. --FT On 4/24/20 2:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Sent from my iPhone On Apr 24, 2020, at 1:15 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: New as in a NEW car, or a new addition to the fleet? And what is an A220?

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 1:15 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > New as in a NEW car, or a new addition to the fleet? > > And what is an A220? > > > --FT > >> On 4/24/20 2:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> A brand new A220. >> >> Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
He built a runway https://www.airbus.com/aircraft/passenger-aircraft/a220-family/a220-300.html --FT On 4/24/20 2:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: A brand new A220. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
His tractor. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 2:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > New as in a NEW car, or a new addition to the fleet? > > And what is an A220? > > > --FT > > On 4/24/20 2:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > A brand new A220. > > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
New as in a NEW car, or a new addition to the fleet? And what is an A220? --FT On 4/24/20 2:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: A brand new A220. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

[MBZ] Newest addition to okie acres

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
A brand new A220. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about Poos

2020-04-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its my understanding that the helicopters have to be special low/no electronics models to survive the work which increases the demands on the pilots. I read somewhere, maybe on here, that the pilots have an above average car crash rate coming down off the high that is daily work... -Curt O

Re: [MBZ] June 1

2020-04-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not roundball, these are hollow point jacketed bullets. https://photos.app.goo.gl/KtJFLWtK5aRcmnoH7 On Friday, April 24, 2020, 8:33:38 AM EDT, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, April 23, 2020 12:01 pm, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >  I don't suppose any of you need > a

Re: [MBZ] Pine green 280SE 4.5 on BAT

2020-04-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You need more weight then, a mower or blade isn't all that heavy all things considered, couple hundred pounds maybe. If you're trying to counteract 3000# on the front you need at least 1500# on the back. Loaders have been around for 60+ years, 4wd in tractors wasn't common until fairly recently

Re: [MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Allan, I'm not sure he sees a lot of W116 stuff, but it can’t hurt to ask. If he’s got the right color leather he can repair seat covers, too, so that’s an option as well. His name is Craig and you can email him at: mscho...@sbcglobal.net Tell him I sent you - I get nothing out of it other tha

Re: [MBZ] Max needs a new White Whale

2020-04-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks, but that itch is scratched with my '94 wagon $500. Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 24, 2020 10:53:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > That diesel is a drop-in > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694377544663152 > > 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 TE Wagon 4D > $700 > Vehi

Re: [MBZ] A cheap CDI

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Trunk Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:56 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Battery fire? ... I have no idea where the battery is mounted on this > model... never touched one, as I recall. > What ever it was, it got hot quick and stayed localized... totaled the car. > >> On T

Re: [MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

2020-04-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Who is your seat guy? I need the front seats and armrest recovered in my W116. Driver's seat has a broken spring also so it's soft on one side. I've never been sure who to look for to help with that. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Needs hydraulics. Cheap fix. > > This is the kind of ca

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about Poos

2020-04-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Calls for good piloting skills too. Not speaking from experience but it's my understanding that the ability to hold a motionless hover like that takes some time to learn. Maybe there's some autopilot assistance? The linemen who do this make a lot of money. I would imagine this sort of thing will b

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220d,$8,000

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Looks like it could be nice but need more photos and details. Might be $4k nice. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 11:18 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dash crack and "deep scratch". Way overpriced. > >> On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 11:01 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is one I see with some regularity over the years but don’t understand. I know the 500SEL, especially the gray market versions, are supposed to be very high performance vehicles for their time. However, most of the ones I’ve seen are in disrepair and just seem bodged up. The ask is often far

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What does "non-running" mean? Don't they mean "won't start"? On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 11:22 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That would be interesting > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220d,$8,000

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dash crack and "deep scratch". Way overpriced. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 11:01 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Lordy... > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > This look

Re: [MBZ] Another abomination

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, but for a COV19 check not a bad deal. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 10:42 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/536663046995917 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search l

Re: [MBZ] Car runs just need Tlc and regular maintenance. Well need new windshield due to hood flying open and damaging

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Custom paint job no extra charge. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 10:41 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yikes. > > -D > > > > On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Eye bleach warning > > > > https://www.facebook.com

Re: [MBZ] who needs SL bundts?

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If the tires are still good that's not a bad deal. I have two bundts plus two with decent tires if anyone wants them. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 10:17 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2098745780271179 > > 1980 Mercedes-Benz sl

Re: [MBZ] OT - Robot Vacuums

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I want it. Post a link, Karl. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 10:15 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We have a dumb one and a smarter one. The dumb one is a Eufy. It rumbles > around randomly. Never finds it's way back to the charger. Very durable > however. Amazing it st

Re: [MBZ] A cheap CDI

2020-04-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Battery fire? ... I have no idea where the battery is mounted on this model... never touched one, as I recall. What ever it was, it got hot quick and stayed localized... totaled the car. On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 10:38 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What the actual

Re: [MBZ] Crack is plentiful during the pandemic

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks nice from the outside. Why "fair condition"? On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 10:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/156777465774066 > > 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lite gray > > $3,000 > > -- > --FT > > ___

Re: [MBZ] I’m thinking about Poos

2020-04-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Better not have an affair with the chopper pilot's wife... On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 6:44 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Faraday suit or not, that can’t be good for you. > > -D > > > On Apr 24, 2020, at 3:19 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] For the 129 Enthusiast -- US version

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.amazon.com/Mercedes-Benz-R129-buyers-guide-explanation-ebook/dp/B0083V9HOS/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Mercedes-Benz%2C+The+SL+story%2C+R129&qid=1587742321&sr=8-6 On 4/24/20 11:25 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mercedes-Benz-R129-buyers-guide-explanation-ebook/dp/B

[MBZ] For the 129 Enthusiast

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mercedes-Benz-R129-buyers-guide-explanation-ebook/dp/B0083V9HOS -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That would be interesting Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Project indeed. Seems like there are a spate of these big rascals out there > right now. > > Bob R > > > 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
$500SEL project --FT On 4/24/20 11:16 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Project indeed. Seems like there are a spate of these big rascals out there right now. Bob R 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/7103657218.html Please go to the preferences page if

[MBZ] FW: 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project

2020-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Project indeed. Seems like there are a spate of these big rascals out there right now. Bob R 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL project https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/7103657218.html Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend messages in the future. __

Re: [MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm thinking something like $2200 would be a reasonable offer considering those requirements, then settle for $2300 That would be a fun ride. --FT On 4/24/20 10:53 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Needs hydraulics. Cheap fix. This is the kind of car you need to snag. Spend another grand on

Re: [MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220d,$8,000

2020-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Lordy... Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This looks really nice > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/518663865687074 > > 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220d > $8,000 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Needs hydraulics. Cheap fix. This is the kind of car you need to snag. Spend another grand on it and you’ve got a nice ride. A full set of rebuilt cylinders and locks are $800, my seat guy could probably get you refurbished covers for $200-$300. -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Floyd Thursby

[MBZ] Max needs a new White Whale

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That diesel is a drop-in https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694377544663152 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 TE Wagon 4D $700 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Tifton, GA

[MBZ] Not half bad CLK430 needs top hydraulics

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/240338633691473 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 430 Cabriolet 2D $2,700 Vehicles Dealership· Listed a day ago in Dallas, GA Abou

[MBZ] The Bad: previous owner cut a hole in the hood for a diesel stack (kinda cool if you’re into it).

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Wasn't a half-bad car until it got butchered https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/570240043698072 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300d $1,500 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Suwanee, GA

[MBZ] Another abomination

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/536663046995917 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Car runs just need Tlc and regular maintenance. Well need new windshield due to hood flying open and damaging

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yikes. -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 10:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Eye bleach warning > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2644366749186289 > > 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 320 Coupe 2D > $2,880 > Vehicles

[MBZ] needs breaks an may need shocks

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/319589389016051 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 4MATIC Sedan 4D $1,600 Vehicles Listed a week ago in Buffalo, SC Driven 212,550 m

[MBZ] Car runs just need Tlc and regular maintenance. Well need new windshield due to hood flying open and damaging

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Eye bleach warning https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2644366749186289 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 320 Coupe 2D $2,880 Vehicles Listed a week ago in Rural Hall, NC

[MBZ] Zombie assualted vehicle

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
$200 sounds more than reasonable.  I should get this and take out all the electronics and such for spares then scrap it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/692901284855286 2001 Mercedes $600 Cars Listed about an hour ago in Summ

[MBZ] who needs SL bundts?

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2098745780271179 1980 Mercedes-Benz sl aluminum wheels $350 Vehicles Listed 2 days ago in Savannah, GA Seller's description… ful

Re: [MBZ] OT - Robot Vacuums

2020-04-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We have a dumb one and a smarter one. The dumb one is a Eufy. It rumbles around randomly. Never finds it's way back to the charger. Very durable however. Amazing it still functions. Runs daily. The other one was a gift. It is a Shark. They seem to have favorable ratings. It has a stand with anothe

[MBZ] 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220d,$8,000

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This looks really nice https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/518663865687074 1970 Mercedes-Benz 220d $8,000 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Summerville, SC About This Ve

[MBZ] Sales Genius -- Car in great condition

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And crackhead $3,500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/670326173717780 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/li

[MBZ] Crack is plentiful during the pandemic

2020-04-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/156777465774066 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lite gray $3,000 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kaleb

2020-04-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
A pile of cars would be nice. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 7:44 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s Okie-boy’s birthday! I wonder if he’ll get a cake with a pile of cars > on top? > > Hee. > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz

[MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kaleb

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s Okie-boy’s birthday! I wonder if he’ll get a cake with a pile of cars on top? Hee. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/

Re: [MBZ] June 1

2020-04-24 Thread Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes
On Thu, April 23, 2020 12:01 pm, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I don't suppose any of you need > any .43 caliber 200 grain bullets? 0 buckshot for reloading 10ga or 3.5" 12ga? Put it up on eBay as slingshot ammo? Put it on Gunbroker as muzzle loader round ball? _

[MBZ] OT - Robot Vacuums

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I had asked for opinions and recommendations on robot vacuums a while back and come to the conclusion that this was not something I felt was justified. I reversed my position recently and bought one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079QYYGF1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF

Re: [MBZ] OT huge rains

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
We’re getting this right now. Love the lightning. Like being back in the Midwest. Nothing like a good summer thunderstorm with lots of lightning. -D > On Apr 23, 2020, at 10:58 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > This evening we had almost 6” rain in 2 hours. It was monstrous. I w

Re: [MBZ] June 1

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m just yanking your chain, buddy. But really, I needed a kick in the pants, virtually or otherwise, to get some of this stuff done. More time working at home just made it harder, as it’s easy to get fired up about doing something when you’re stuck behind a desk at work. That physical separati

Re: [MBZ] I’m thinking about Poos

2020-04-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Faraday suit or not, that can’t be good for you. -D > On Apr 24, 2020, at 3:19 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > How's this for guts: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YmFHAFYwmY > > >> -Original Message- >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf O

Re: [MBZ] I’m thinking about Poos

2020-04-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
How's this for guts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YmFHAFYwmY > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes > Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 11:20 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Mitchell Haley EA >